Diseases and symptoms

General Pain Conditions

Arthritis Arthritis is a chronic disease that refers to a health condition where there is a damage caused to the joints of the body. The term arthritis is essentially defined as ‘inflammation of joints’..Read more >

Central Pain Syndrome Central Pain Syndrome is defined as a neurological condition specifically caused by damage to the central nervous system, which includes the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. In other words, it is a type of pain that occurs due to the injuries of the brain or the spinal cord.Read more >

Fibromyalgia Investigators are constantly looking at various explanations for the occurrence of fibromyalgia. Some, for example, are exploring hormonal disturbances and chemical imbalances that affect nerve signaling. Other experts believe fibromyalgia with its deep muscle pain is linked to stress, illness, or trauma. Still others think there is a hereditary cause or say there is no explanation at all.Read more >

Gout Gout is a form of arthritis and a systemic disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints.Read more >

Mononeuropathy Mononeuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy that involves loss of movement or sensation to an area caused by damage to a single nerve or nerve group.Read more >

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is an arthritis type that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage of one or more joints. The main areas, which are affected by OA, include fingers, spine and weight-bearing joints including hips, knees and feet.Read more >

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the bone tissue. This process of bone thinning leads to an increase in bone fragility and the consequent risk of fracture.Read more >

Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state, most often accompanied by a tissue injury. According to various studies, neuropathic low back pain affects an estimated 5.6 million people in the US. The condition is typically characterized by a burning and shooting pain, along with a feeling of tingling and numbness.Read more >

Postherpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia is a pain that persists in some people who have had shingles. It often eases and goes over time. Medication can often ease the pain.Read more >

Polyneuropathy Polyneuropathy is defined as a neurological disorder typically characterized by the simultaneous malfunction of many peripheral nerves throughout the body. Quite often, the same nerves are affected symmetrically on both sides of the body, usually in the arms or legs. In fact, polyneuropathy is also referred to as the ‘Glove and Stocking Neuropathy’.Read more >

Postoperative Pain Postoperative pain can be easily distinguished from other forms of pain. A few peculiar characteristics of postoperative pain include:

Constant, surgically related pain, often described as aching in nature, near the point of surgery.

Acute exacerbation of pain added to the basal pain, due to activities such as coughing, getting out of bed, physiotherapy and dressing changes.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is defined as an autoimmune disease, causing chronic inflammation of the joints and the tissue around the joints, along with other organs in the body.Read more >

Head and Face Pain

Atypical Facial Pain Atypical Facial Pain (ATFP) is a syndrome that encompasses a wide group of facial pain problems. This condition is typically characterized by a burning, aching or cramping sensation, occurring on one side of the face, often in the region of the trigeminal nerve. It can even extend further into the upper neck or back of the scalp.Read more >

Cluster Headache Cluster headaches affect one side of the head and may be associated with tears and nasal congestion. They occur in clusters, happening repeatedly every day, at the same time for several weeks and then remitting. Most sufferers of cluster headaches complain of one to four headaches a day during a cluster period.Read more >

Facial Pain Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain is broadly referred to as facial pain. The pain may be dull, throbbing or intense, stabbing discomfort on one or both sides of the face or forehead.Read more >

Headache A Headache is defined as a pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes.Read more >

Migraine A Headache is defined as a pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes.Read more >

Postherpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia is a pain that persists in some people who have had shingles. It often eases and goes over time. Medication can often ease the pain.Read more >

Tension Headache A Headache is defined as a pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes.Read more >

Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux) Tic Douloureux or Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic disorder causing episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead and jaw. The condition of TN is typically characterized by sudden and brief attacks of intense and stabbing pain and is usually limited to one side of the face.Read more >

Neck Pain

Cervicobrachial Neuralgia Cervicobrachial Neuralgia is a syndrome associated with the inflammation of the brachial plexus. The term ‘cervicobrachial’ means relating to the neck and arm, while the term ‘brachial neuralgia’ generally refers to the pain associated with brachial plexus injury.Read more >

Neck Pain Pain the neck can occur because of an injury, a mechanical or muscular problem, a trapped nerve caused by a bulge in one of the discs between the vertebrae or from arthritis of the neck. Neck Pain is also commonly referred to as cervical pain and can range form very mild discomfort to severe and burning pain.Read more >

Whiplash Whiplash is defined as an injury to the soft tissues of the neck, usually caused by a sudden extension and flexion of the neck, a quick movement back and forth.Read more >

Shoulder Arm and Hand Pain

Cervicobrachial Neuralgia Cervicobrachial Neuralgia is a syndrome associated with the inflammation of the brachial plexus. The term ‘cervicobrachial’ means relating to the neck and arm, while the term ‘brachial neuralgia’ generally refers to the pain associated with brachial plexus injury.Read more >

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is defined as a chronic condition characterized by a severe pain following injury to the bone and soft tissue.

The key characteristic of CRPS is the continuous intense pain, out of proportion to the severity of the injury. CRPS most often affects one of the arms, legs, hands or feet.Read more >

Frozen ShoulderAdhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder is a disorder characterized by pain and significant loss of the full range of motion. The process involves inflammation, scarring, thickening and contracture of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint.Read more >

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is basically an umbrella term used to refer to a loose group of conditions characterized by an overuse of specific muscles. Also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorder, RSI injuries primarily occur due to overuse of computer, guitar, knife or other similar repetitive motions.Read more >

Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful elbow disorder, typically characterized by soreness or pain on the outer (lateral) part of the elbow.Read more >

Chest Pain

Post mastectomy Pain Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a chronic pain condition, neuropathic in nature, which can occur following surgery of the breast.Read more >

Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic neuralgia is a pain that persists in some people who have had shingles. It often eases and goes over time. Medication can often ease the pain.Read more >

Pelvic and Abdominal Pain

Chronic Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain is essentially defined as a sensation of discomfort, distress or agony in the abdominal region, generally associated with functional disorders, tissue injuries and diseases.Read more >

Chronic Pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis is a medical condition in which the pancreas is persistently inflamed over a long period. The pancreas is a soft, elongated gland situated at the back of the upper abdominal cavity, behind the stomach. This organ produces chemicals needed to digest food (digestive enzymes), along with the hormone insulin and glucagon.Read more >

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a comprehensive term encompassing a wide range of symptoms accompanying a condition of chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is essentially termed as ‘chronic’ if it lasts for more than six months.Read more >

Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state, most often accompanied by a tissue injury. According to various studies, neuropathic low back pain affects an estimated 5.6 million people in the US. The condition is typically characterized by a burning and shooting pain, along with a feeling of tingling and numbness.Read more >

Facet Joint Disorders Facet joint disorders are some of the most common of all the recurrent, disabling low back and neck problems, and can cause serious symptoms and disability for patients. However, facet joint problems rarely involve the spinal nerves.Read more >

Low back pain Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. Almost everyone will have back pain at some time in their life. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain cannot be found.Read more >

Spinal stenosis Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the open spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck and lower back.Read more >

Hip, Leg and Foot Pain

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is defined as a chronic condition characterized by a severe pain following injury to the bone and soft tissue.

The key characteristic of CRPS is the continuous intense pain, out of proportion to the severity of the injury. CRPS most often affects one of the arms, legs, hands or feet.Read more >

Meralgia Paresthetica Meralgia paresthetica is a disorder characterized by tingling, numbness, and burning pain in the outer side of the thigh. The disorder is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a sensory nerve to the skin, as it exits the pelvis.Read more >

Phantom Limb Pain Phantom Limb Syndrome is defined as the perception of sensations, usually including pain in a limb that has been amputated. Patients with this condition experience the limb as if it were still attached to the body.Read more >

Restless Leg Syndrome Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is defined as a neurological movement disorder characterized by sensory and motor abnormalities. The condition is typically accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move them for relief.Read more >

Sports Injuries

Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful elbow disorder, typically characterized by soreness or pain on the outer (lateral) part of the elbow.